Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports

Canada's rail shutdown may still delay loading of some bulk grain ships at the country's west-coast ports despite the government's move to end a stoppage at the nation's two

Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports
News|Sports

Olympics-Former Canada soccer manager Herdman confident his teams did not spy with drones

Former Canada women's team manager John Herdman said news that Team Canada staff used a drone to spy on an opponent's practice was "a surprise and a shock," and he is "highly

Olympics-Former Canada soccer manager Herdman confident his teams did not spy with drones
News|Sports

Olympics-Canada women's soccer head coach Priestman suspended amid drone scandal

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the

Olympics-Canada women's soccer head coach Priestman suspended amid drone scandal
Entertainment|Sports

WNBA-Viewership tops records as rookies shine, women's sports interest grows

Soaring viewership, surging media attention and an electrifying rookie class featuring standouts Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese marked the strongest first half of the WNBA

WNBA-Viewership tops records as rookies shine, women's sports interest grows
News|Sports

Olympics-Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury

Canada defender Sydney Collins will miss the Paris 2024 women's soccer tournament after fracturing her left leg during a training game in her first match back after suffering

Olympics-Canada defender Collins to miss Paris 2024 soccer tournament through injury
Sports

Olympics-Rose Zhang caps potent trio for Team USA golf in Paris

If things go as planned for Team USA in Paris, the Olympic women's golf podium will be draped in stars and stripes for medal favorites the United States, collectively

Olympics-Rose Zhang caps potent trio for Team USA golf in Paris
Sports

Olympics-US soccer forward Macario to miss Paris games due to injury

U.S. women's national soccer team forward Catarina Macario was pulled from the Team USA Olympic roster due to a knee injury, head coach Emma Hayes told reporters on Friday.

Olympics-US soccer forward Macario to miss Paris games due to injury
Sports|Technology

Motor racing-NASCAR eyes carbon cut with electrification deal, EV prototype

NASCAR unveiled an all-electric prototype racecar on Saturday and announced an electrification deal with ABB Ltd that it says will advance sustainability goals as the

Motor racing-NASCAR eyes carbon cut with electrification deal, EV prototype
News|Sports

NBA-Banned former Raptor to plead guilty in gambling case, court records show

Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty in a case related to the sports gambling scandal that earned him a lifetime ban from the NBA, according to

NBA-Banned former Raptor to plead guilty in gambling case, court records show
Sports

NHL-Seattle Kraken hire NHL's first ever female assistant coach

The Seattle Kraken made history on Wednesday with the hiring of assistant coach Jessica Campbell, who will become the first ever full-time female coach behind a National

NHL-Seattle Kraken hire NHL's first ever female assistant coach
Sports

NHL-Stamkos signs for Predators after 16 years at Tampa Bay Lightning

Steven Stamkos is signing a free-agent deal with the Nashville Predators, marking the end of a 16-year run with the Tampa Bay Lightning that included back-to-back Stanley Cup

NHL-Stamkos signs for Predators after 16 years at Tampa Bay Lightning
Business

Accounting probe hits ADM as crop glut, lower margins point to tough 2024

An investigation into accounting practices in Archer-Daniels-Midland's Nutrition segment could not come at a worse time for the company as sinking crop prices look

Accounting probe hits ADM as crop glut, lower margins point to tough 2024
Business

Panama Canal drought to delay grain ships well into 2024

Bulk grain shippers hauling crops from the U.S.

Panama Canal drought to delay grain ships well into 2024
Business

Exclusive-China makes largest US soy purchases in months -traders

China booked its largest single-day U.S. soybean purchases in at least three months on Tuesday, traders said, offering a glimmer of hope for the most valuable U.S.

Exclusive-China makes largest US soy purchases in months -traders
Business

Bunge seeks antitrust approval for Viterra merger in major jurisdictions

Bunge has filed for regulatory approvals for its merger with crop handler Viterra in "major jurisdictions" in North and South America, Europe and China, and has

Bunge seeks antitrust approval for Viterra merger in major jurisdictions
Business

ADM profit tops estimates on good ethanol margins, Brazilian exports

Global grains merchant Archer-Daniels-Midland Co beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Tuesday on good ethanol and sweetener margins and strong

ADM profit tops estimates on good ethanol margins, Brazilian exports
Business

Bunge shareholders approve merger with Viterra, closing expected in mid-2024

Shareholders of global grains merchant and oilseeds processor Bunge approved the company's acquisition of Glencore-backed Viterra during a shareholder meeting on Thursday,

Bunge shareholders approve merger with Viterra, closing expected in mid-2024
Business|Economy|Environment

US farmers opt for soy to limit losses as all crop prices slump

Mark Tuttle planted more soy and less corn on his northern Illinois farm this spring as prices for both crops hover near three-year lows and soybeans' lower

US farmers opt for soy to limit losses as all crop prices slump
News

Low water on Mississippi River to persist despite improved southern US drought outlook- NOAA

Low water levels on the lower Mississippi River are likely to persist through at least January despite expected above-normal precipitation across the southern United

Low water on Mississippi River to persist despite improved southern US drought outlook- NOAA

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